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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Released May 2022
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon R10 versus Olympus E-M1 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the R10 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The R10 was announced 2 years later than the E-M1 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R10 matches up against the E-M1 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 R10 E-M1 III 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2020More recent by 28 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Canon R10

 E-M1 III R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Olympus E-M1 III

 R10 E-M1 III 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R10 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R10 and the E-M1 III.

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R10 and E-M1 III is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and E-M1 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R10 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent R10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
70
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (426 grams)
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
78
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery power (450 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (426 grams)
79
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (426g)
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Canon R10 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Canon EOS R10Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS R10 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 651 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 420 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $879 $1,800